Salary: £23,302.50 to £26,950 p.a. FTE, with flexibility to increase for a more senior/experienced person. Full-Time, Part-Time, Fixed term contract and Term-Time working will be considered. Construction Youth Trust is a forward-thinking charity whose mission is to help young people reach their full potential and take their first steps towards a rewarding working life. We prepare young people for the world of work, support them to build their skills and confidence and connect them with opportunities and employers aligned with their individual strengths and interests. We prioritise young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, under-represented groups and those facing significant barriers to work. We are seeking to expand our committed team of Youth Programme Coordinators who work directly with young people, supporting them to discover and achieve their best next step on their route to a successful career. Our Youth Programme Coordinators work with young people studying in schools and colleges as well as young people who are currently unemployed or not in any form of training. Working closely with Careers Leads, Pastoral Support Workers and Referral Partners this role requires excellent relationship management skills to build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and young people as well as local construction and built environment employers who are fundamental to the successful delivery of inspiring world of work programmes. We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals who are Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background and/or those with a lived experience of the young people we support. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to safer recruitment practices, and this position will require an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred list check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

If you are passionate about transforming the life chances of young people, especially those facing disadvantage and exclusion, please send your fully completed application form with particular attention to your supporting statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why the role interests you and how you meet the person specification to [email protected]. You can access the application form, Job descriptions and Person Specifications for this role by visiting our website: https://www.constructionyouth.org.uk/about-us/jobs-trust Please note that CV’s and Cover letters will not be accepted. Closing date for applications – 9am on Friday 18th August 2023. However, we may close the recruitment early as we will interview as suitable candidates apply. Previous applicants need not apply.

Enhanced sickness pay – Initially all new colleagues receive 5 day full-pay, 5 days half-pay which increases over length of service. Enhanced holiday benefits - 25 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays . On the anniversary of the completion of 2 years’ service, employees qualify for one extra day’s holiday and thereafter one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days holiday leave per year. Enhanced pension contribution - The Trust will contribute up to 7% of the basic salary to the Trust’s Pension Scheme. Cycle to work scheme Interest-free season ticket loans Employee Assistance Programme – a free service available to all colleagues providing support over a wide range of issues. Hybrid approach to working – In line with the needs of the Trust, we find a mixture of office and home works best for our colleagues.